MaxiCosi Mico User manual

Weight:
5-22 pounds
(2.3-10 kg)
Height:
19-29 inches
(48-74 cm)
This child
restraint is
designed for
use by children
whose:
IMPORTANT!
Failure to follow the warnings on the labels
and in the instruction manual can result in
the death or serious injury of your child.
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KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
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Replacement Parts List
NOTE: If requested color is not available,similar color
will be substituted. Pricing may vary per model.
Part Cost Qty Total Cost
Crotch Strap/Buckle . . .$6.99 X ______= $ ____
Full Wrap Seat Pad . .$34.50 X ______= $ ____
(includes infant insert and Canopy)
Harness Retainer . . . . .$1.50 X ______= $ ____
Locking Clip . . . . . . . . .$2.50 X ______= $ ____
Latch Kit . . . . . . . . . .$24.99 X ______= $ ____
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59.95 X ______= $ ____
Instructions . . . . . . . . .$0.00 X ______= $ ____
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Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to
throughout this manual as a child restraint.The
Maxi-Cosi Brand is part of the Dorel Juvenile
Group (DJG) family that is committed to creating
a child restraint with the most comfort and
convenience available today.
Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers
and examples. If you always buckle your seat
belt, your child will think it is the natural thing to
do. Make it a firm rule that the vehicle does not
go until everyone is buckled up. Make no
exceptions.
No one can predict if use of a child restraint will
prevent injury or death in a particular crash.
However, combined with careful driving,proper
use of a child restraint can lower a child’s risk
of injury or death in most crashes.
Your child’s safety is worth the time it will take
to read and follow these instructions.After
reading, if you still have questions or have any
problems with this child restraint, please
contact our Consumer Relations Department at:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
Website: www.maxi-cosi.com
Fax: [phone]
Mailing
Address: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Telephone: [phone]
7 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST M-TH
7 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST FRI
Before You Begin...
On the back of the shell there is an expiration
date for use of this child restraint. Do not use
this seat after the expiration date.
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
General and Warm Weather Use . . . . . . . . . . .5
Aircraft Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Registration and Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
Understanding YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Child Restraint Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Removing and Attaching
Carrier to the Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Canopy Installation and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Accessories (on select models) . . . . . . . . . . .18
Choosing Restraint and Position . . . . . . . . . .19
Preparing Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . .20-25
Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint 26-28
Removing Your Child from the Child Restraint 29
Carrier Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts . . . . . . .32-33
Knowing YourVehicle Belts . . . . . . . . . . .34-36
Locking Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38
Rear-Facing Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Rear-Facing Installation
Vehicle Belt Using the Base . . . . . . . .40-44
Vehicle Belt Without Base . . . . . . . . . .45-47
34
LATCH Belt Using Base . . . . . . . . . . . .48-53
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning . . . . . . .54-57
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61
Replacement Parts Order Form . . . . . . . .65-67
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Child restraints could be recalled for safety
reasons.You must register this restraint to be
reached in a recall. Send your name, address
and the restraint’s model number and
manufacturing date to:
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 2609
Columbus, IN 47202-2609
Attn: Consumer Relations or
visit www.maxi-cosi.com or call 1-800-951-4113.
For recall information, call the U.S. Government's
Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.NHTSA.gov.
General and Warm Weather
Use
To help protect your vehicle seat’s upholstery
from damage, use a seat protector or a towel
underneath and behind child restraint.
To avoid your child being seriously burned,
take the following precautions:
1. Park in the shade or where sun does not
directly hit the child restraint.
2. Cover the child restraint with a sheet or
blanket when not in use.
3. Check for hot seat and buckles before placing
child in child restraint.
Registration and Recall
Information
Aircraft Installation
This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Use
on forward-facing aircraft seats only and in a
position where the lap belt can be tightened
securely.This child restraint is installed in an
aircraft seat the same way it is installed in a
vehicle.
Use the child restraint only with F.A.A. certified
equipment. Contact the airline prior to taking a
child restraint on board in order to comply with
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WARNING
!
Failure to follow these warnings can
result in the serious injury or death of
your child. To help you recognize
those instructions which are most
critical to your child’s safety, we use
this symbol :
WARNING
!
According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in the front seating positions.
Never place a child in
front of an airbag in the rear-
facing position. Death or
serious injury can occur.
This child restraint must always
face the rear of the vehicle.
This restraint must only be used
when the child weighs between 5-22
lbs. (2.3-10 kg).
Never place a child less than one
year old forward facing.
Check vehicle instructions for more
information about air bag/child
restraint use.
For vehicles with an air bag,but
without a back seat, refer to your
vehicle owner’s manual.
Make sure the harness height is
correct for your child’s size.
The harness must be snug.
The vehicle or LATCH belt must stay
tight at the belt path. If it’s not, your
child could be injured or killed.
Never take your child out of the
child restraint or try to tend to your
child’s needs while the vehicle is
moving. Never leave child unattended.
Do not use a child restraint with
damaged or missing parts.
Do not use cut, frayed or damaged
harness straps.
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WARNING
!WARNING
!
Do not substitute parts or try to
modify the child restraint in any way.
Do not use a child restraint that has
been in a crash. You must get a new
child restraint.
Use the child restraint only on
vehicle seats that face forward. Do not
use on seats that face the sides or
rear of the vehicle.
Check the vehicle or LATCH belt
before each use. Use only if the belt
can be tightened properly and
securely.
This child restraint should be
securely belted in the vehicle even
when not in use. In a crash or sudden
stop,an unsecured child restraint
could injure other occupants.
Never allow any child to play with
this child restraint; it is not a toy.
Do not lubricate buckles and
fasteners.
Do not use this child restraint when
the top of your child’s head comes
within one inch of the top of the child
restraint’s head area.
Dorel Juvenile Group does not
recommend the use of any child
restraint accessories except those
provided by DJG.
Do not remove any of the warning
labels or other labels on the child
restraint.
Placing your child in a hot child
restraint may result in burns.
Do not use this child restraint
without the seat pad.
Read instructions for other
warnings.
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A
B
C
E
D
A. Anchor Bracket
For Top Anchorage Strap
(Forward-Facing Only)
B. LATCH Anchors
(In seat bight)
C. Seat Buckles
D. Air Bag
(Consult your vehicle
owner’s
manual for all air bag
locations)
E. Seat Bight
(Where seat cushions
meet)
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably
different than those pictured here. Consult your
vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your
vehicle’s specific features.
Understanding Your Vehicle
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Child Restraint Parts
A
BC
D
E
A. Handle
B. Canopy
C. Infant Head
Insert
(on select models)
D. Stroller Release
Buttons
E. Harness Covers
(on select models)
F. Harness Straps
G. Harness Retainer
H. Buckle
I. Harness Release
Lever
(under flap)
J. Harness
Adjustment
Strap
K. Removable Base
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Front Back
L. Level to Ground
Line
M. Canopy Window
(on select models)
N. Handle
Adjustment
Button
O. Instruction
Manual Storage
(on back of shell)
P. Locking Clip
(on back of shell)
Q. Base Release
Lever
R. Base Adjustment
Lever
S. Shell
T. LATCH
(attached to base side)
A
B
K
L
MM
N
O
P
QR
S
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Remove Carrier
From Base:
Locate the base
release lever on
the back of the
base.
Removing and Attaching
Carrier to the Base
1
2
Lift carrier off the
base.
3
Squeeze the
base release lever
and pull the
lever out while
rotating the
carrier forward.
Install Carrier to
Base:
Make sure the
base release
handle is pulled
all the way out.
The label will state “The carrier can now be
attached to the base” in green text.
The carrier can now be attached to the base.
Label
1
With child secured
in child restraint,
attach to base.
Align the 2 bars
on the shell with
the hooks in
bottom of base.
Push down firmly
to lock into place.
You will hear a“click” when it is locked. Pull up
to make sure it is locked into place.
2
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Infant Insert:
When using insert,
make sure insert
does not cover
your infant’s face
in any way.
Remove the insert
for older babies.
To remove insert: Unthread the harness from
the splitter plate (see “Preparing Child Restraint to
Fit Your Child” section), remove insert, and
rethread harness. Reverse to replace insert.
Accessories
(on select models)
Harness Covers:
Harness covers
help provide
comfort to the
neck.For harness
covers to fit
correctly,you may
have to fit the
upper ends of the covers through the harness slots.
To remove, unthread harness from splitter plate
(see “Preparing Child Restraint to Fit Your Child”
section). Slide covers off and reattach harness.
Canopy Installation and
Use
Thread plastic
strip completely
through channel
in front of the
canopy.
2
The canopy hoop
has an angle that
will make the
canopy lean forward
when installed.
Make sure when
you thread the
canopy hoop,the
angle is correct.
1
To attach canopy,
fit back of canopy
over back of shell.
Snap each plastic
strip end to each
canopy post.
3
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Choosing Restraint and
Position
Rear-Facing
5-22 lbs (2.3-10 kg) AND 19”-29” tall
(48-74 cm).
NOTE: If your child does not meet the criteria for
the Rear-Facing position, do not use this child
restraint! Rear-Facing
with base:
Child and child
restraint with base
face the back of
the vehicle and
are placed in the
back seat.
Rear-Facing
without base:
Child and child
restraint without
base face the
back of the
vehicle and are
placed in the back
seat.
Preparing Child Restraint
to Fit Your Child
You MUST make these adjustments with
your child before you install the child
restraint in the vehicle.
Loosen harness
by pushing down
on the harness
release lever
(under flap on the
front of child
restraint) while
pulling out on the
harness.
1
Press on harness
retainer release
button and pull
apart.
2
continued on next page.
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Press red button
on buckle to
release the buckle
plates. Pull buckle
plates out. Place
harness straps
over sides of child
restraint.
3
5Check Harness
Height:
Determine which
set of harness
slots works best
for your child.
Adjust if needed.
4Place the child’s
bottom and back
flat against the
child restraint.
This will increase
comfort and allow
the harness to
properly tighten.
Harness slot being
used must be
even with or
just below the
shoulders.
If the bottom
harness slots are
above the child’s
shoulders, do not
use this child
restraint until the
child grows into it.
Harness
Slot
6
7Locate splitter
plate on the
bottom of shell.
8Unfasten harness
straps from
splitter plate.
continued on next page.
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9Pull harness
through the
harness slots
from the front.
Rethread harness
into new harness
guide location.
11 Make sure
harness straps
and harness
adjustment
strap are
between the
metal bars and
plastic shell.
10 Refasten harness
to splitter plate.
Make sure
harness is
completely on
splitter plate
and it does not
twist.
To change
buckle location:
Determine which
of the two
available buckle
slots is both
comfortable and
snug for your
child.
13 From under seat
shell, insert
buckle’s metal clip
up through the
shell and pad.
12
14 Choose new
location and pull
metal clip through
pad and shell.
continued on next page.
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From other side,
pull on buckle to
check to make
sure buckle’s
metal plate is
completely
inserted through
the pad and shell.
15
WARNING
!
Failure to reinstall the harness system
correctly can result in serious injury or
death.
1
Push each buckle
plate into buckle
until you hear a
“click”.
Remember to
always pull up on
harness straps to
make sure buckle
is locked tightly.
Position harness
straps over the
child’s shoulders.
2
Securing Your Child in
the Child Restraint
continued on next page.
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3Snap the harness
retainer together.
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WARNING:
Failure to fasten and tighten the
harness system correctly with each use
can result in serious injury or death.
Position the
harness retainer
at mid-chest
(even with
armpits), away
from the child’s
neck.
6
!
5Pull on harness
adjustment strap
to tighten harness
snugly.
NOTE: A snug
strap should not
allow any slack. It
lies in a relatively
straight line
without sagging. It
does not press on
the child’s flesh or
push the child’s
body into an
unnatural position.
Attach Harness
Adjustment
Strap End to
Shell:
Pull up the pad at
the front of the
shell.
The end of the
harness adjustment strap has a loop. Slide one
side of the loop onto one tab and the other end
on the other tab. Replace the pad over the front
of the shell.
7
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Removing Your Child
from the Child Restraint
Loosen harness
by pushing down
on the harness
release lever
(under flap on the
front of child
restraint) while
pulling out on the
harness.
1
2Press on harness
retainer release
button and pull
apart.
Release harness
by pressing red
button on buckle.
Remove child.
3
Carrier Use
To adjust handle,
squeeze both
adjustment levers
on each side of
handle. Rotate up
or down to
desired location.
Release levers.
Make sure both
sides are locked
into place.
WARNING:
Do not use in
the seating
area or across
top of
shopping cart.
!
continued on next page.
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LATCH means
Lower Anchors
and Tethers for
CHildren. Not all
vehicles
manufactured
before September
2002 were
equipped with
LATCH.
The LATCH system
allows a child
restraint to be secured in the vehicle without
using the vehicle belt system and can ONLY be
used in vehicles that have the anchor bars
installed.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see which
seating positions may be equipped with the
LATCH system.
WARNING
!
Read ALL instructions before using child
restraint as a carrier.
NEVER use carrier unless child is properly
secured.
For use as a carrier by children weighing
less than 22 pounds (10 kg) and less than
29 inches (74 cm) tall.
NEVER leave child unattended. Always
keep child within arm’s reach.
Suffocation Hazard: Infant carrier can
roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate
child. NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas
or other soft surfaces.
Strangulation Hazard: Child can
strangle in loose harness straps. NEVER
leave child in carrier when harness straps
are loose or undone.
Fall Hazard: Child’s movement can slide
carrier. NEVER place carrier near edges
of counter tops, tables or other elevated
surfaces.
Do not use the carrier if it is damaged or
broken, or if any parts are missing.
Choosing LATCH or
Vehicle Belts
The LATCH System
Anchor bars
continued on next page.
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Vehicle Belts
If LATCH is not
available, you will
use your vehicle’s
belts. There are
some vehicle belts
that will not work
with a child
restraint or will
require special
attention. See
next page for
specific
instructions.
Knowing Your Vehicle
Belts
Not all vehicle belts will work with this child
restraint. You must determine if your vehicles
belts are compatible with this child restraint. If
you will use the LATCH system,refer to the LATCH
section.
ELR - Emergency Locking Retractor Belts
Definition:These belts only lock in a sudden stop
or crash.To see if you have this type of belt,pull
on the lap belt, let it return part way, then pull on it
again. If it moves freely, it is an ELR belt and the
child restraint could work loose during normal
driving. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual.
Some ELR belts will convert toAutomatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) belts if you pull the belt all the way
out. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual.
ELR shoulder belts either require a locking clip or
cannot be used with any child restraint.
ELR lap-only belts must be replaced with a
manual belt; contact your vehicle dealer. A locking
clip will not correct this problem.
Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts
The automatic (passive) 2-point belt has no lap
belt.You must install a lap belt to secure a child
restraint.You may also need to install an extra lap
continued on next page.
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If loosening does
occur, try the
following: If the
buckle plate slides
on the belt, turn
the buckle plate
over. If the buckle
slides, turn the
buckle. Refasten
the vehicle lap
belt.The release
button should face
out after twisting
so that it is easy to reach in an emergency.
If the lap belt continues to loosen, the child
restraint must be moved to another location in
the vehicle.A locking clip will not correct this
problem; see your vehicle owner’s manual.
Manual Belts
Manual lap belts
are common in the
center rear seat
and can allow the
child restraint to
loosen when it is
tilted or jarred.
After tightening the lap belt securely,tilt and push
the child restraint forward and to both sides. If no
loosening occurs, your child restraint should be
secure.
belt for an automatic 3-point belt. Refer to the
vehicles owner’s manual. A locking clip will not
correct this problem.
Vehicle belt too short
Contact your vehicle dealer for a seat belt
extender.
Belts in center of the door or side panel (A)
or middle of the vehicle seat cushion (B).
You must move the
child restraint to
another seating
location.A locking
clip will not fix this
problem.
See “Locking Clip”
section.
AB
1
Buckle
Twist vehicle seat belt and
latch plate (or buckle)
Buckle plate
WARNING
!
Failure to check and adjust the manual
lap belt as described above can result
in serious injury or death.
2
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Thread both
vehicle lap and
shoulder belts
through the belt
path (as shown).
Buckle. Pull up on
shoulder belt until
all slack is out and
lap belt is tight.
Grasp both vehicle belts together just behind the
buckle plate and unbuckle.
1
Locking Clip
NOTE: Remove the locking clip when the seat
belt is not being used with a child restraint. The
locking clip is located on the back of the seat.A
locking clip will not fix all types of seat belt
problems.
Before you put your child restraint in the vehicle,
buckle the lap/shoulder belt. Pull on the lap belt
portion. If it loosens or slips, you must either use a
locking clip to hold the seat belt tight or move the
child restraint to another seating location.
2Thread both
portions of the
vehicle belt onto
the locking clip.
Position locking
clip about 1 in.
(2.5 cm) from
vehicle belt’s
buckle plate.
3
4Rebuckle belt. Lap
belt portion should
now be tight. If
not, remove
locking clip and
repeat all steps.
5Same steps apply
for use on the
child restraint.
Review the “Rear-
Facing Installation
with Vehicle Belt -
Without Base”
section for correct
belt routing.
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